First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Ingestion

Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse.

Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Chemical dangersDecomposes on heating. This produces phosgene. Decomposes on contact with water. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Attacks many metals in the presence of water or moist air.

Routes of exposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposureLachrymation. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the aerosol may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation riskA harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly on spraying.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

Occupational exposure limits

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.Rest and medical observation is therefore essential.Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: C, N; R: 34-50/53; S: (1/2)-26-45-60-61

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